Pa/Companion (Ref: Cro-Pdr)

Kingston Centre For Independent Living; Croydon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingston Centre For Independent Living in Croydon seeks a warm, reliable part-time PA to provide companionship and gentle support to an 84-year-old gentleman living with Alzheimer’s. The role focuses on building trust, offering conversation, and assisting with daily activities in a calm, reassuring manner.

You will help with light household tasks, prepare lunch, and assist with simple online tasks such as managing subscriptions or navigating digital devices.

Qualifications

• Female applicant preferred.
• Ability to perform light household tasks and assist with daily activities.
• Comfort with basic online tasks and using digital devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and gentle support to the elderly gentleman.
• Assist with light household chores and meal preparation.
• Offer conversation and help with day-to-day activities in a calm manner.
• Support simple online tasks such as managing subscriptions and navigating devices.

Skills

Companionship

Patience

Reliability

Tech-savvy

Job description

4–5 hours per week (flexible, to be arranged with the family).

We are looking for a warm, reliable, and dedicated female PA to provide companionship and gentle support to an 84-year-old gentleman living in Croydon who is living with Alzheimer’s. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, caring, and enjoys making a genuine difference in someone’s daily life.

Support will include assisting with light household chores, preparing lunch, offering company and conversation, and helping with day-to-day activities in a calm and reassuring manner. As part of the role, you will also provide some assistance with simple online tasks such as managing subscriptions or helping to navigate digital devices, so a degree of confidence with technology is important.

We are looking for someone kind-hearted and dependable who can build a positive relationship with the gentleman and his family, bringing not just practical help but warmth, patience, and understanding. Hours are part-time and can be arranged flexibly to suit both parties.

Right to Work in the UK:

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their right to work as part of the recruitment process.